What To Know
- Whether you prefer a beachfront Ramadan tent, a heritage-inspired Emirati restaurant or an iftar in the dunes, traditional iftars in Dubai offer something for every setting this Ramadan 2026.
- Housed in a building dating back to 1987, Gerbou offers a traditional sharing-style iftar.
- For a desert iftar, Nara offers camel rides, falcon displays and henna artistry before a buffet featuring mezze, chicken biryani, lamb mafdoon and traditional sweets.
From grand Ramadan tents to heritage-inspired restaurants, traditional iftars in Dubai offer a chance to experience authentic Emirati and regional flavours throughout the Holy Month. If you’re looking for classic menus, live cooking stations and time-honoured dishes, these are some of the standout options to book for Ramadan 2026.
1. Al Diwan – Burj Al Arab
The Al Diwan Ramadan tent returns to Burj Al Arab with a scenic outdoor setting and traditional live cooking stations. Expect lamb ouzi, chicken shawarma, seafood and more in one of Dubai’s most iconic venues.
Dhs470. Daily sunset–8.30pm. Umm Suqeim.
2. Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe
This Emirati seafood favourite offers a classic iftar menu starting with soup, salad and hot appetisers such as samosas. Mains feature authentic regional dishes, followed by desserts like asidat fondant or luqaimat.
Dhs136. Daily from sunset. Various locations.
3. Amaseena – The Ritz-Carlton Dubai
Amaseena transforms into an open-air Ramadan village with traditional tents and a nightly buffet of regional dishes and juices.
Dhs329 (adult), Dhs159 (children 5–12). Daily sunset–9pm. JBR.
4. Armani Pavilion – Armani Hotel Dubai
Located within the Burj Khalifa, the Armani Pavilion offers a refined iftar buffet featuring shawarma, ouzi, risotto and dishes from the hotel’s signature restaurants.
Dhs410 (adult). Daily sunset–9pm. Downtown Dubai.
5. Asateer Tent – Atlantis, The Palm
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The iconic Asateer Tent returns for Ramadan 2026 with an elegant buffet served nightly from sunset.
Dhs295 (Mon–Thu adult), Dhs325 (Fri–Sun adult). Daily sunset–8pm. Palm Jumeirah.
6. Ewaan – Palace Downtown
This open-air buffet features freshly baked breads, lentil soup, mezze, shawarma and manakish from live cooking stations, plus a dedicated dessert selection.
Dhs320 (adult), Dhs160 (children 6–12). Daily sunset–9pm. Downtown Dubai.
7. Gerbou – Nad Al Sheba
Housed in a building dating back to 1987, Gerbou offers a traditional sharing-style iftar. The menu includes kebabs, mixed grills, chicken kasba and lamb mtabban, ending with desserts such as umm ali.
Dhs320. Daily sunset–9pm. Nad Al Sheba.
8. Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve – Nara Desert Escape
For a desert iftar, Nara offers camel rides, falcon displays and henna artistry before a buffet featuring mezze, chicken biryani, lamb mafdoon and traditional sweets.
Dhs490 (adult), Dhs210 (child). Daily 5.30pm–9pm.
Whether you prefer a beachfront Ramadan tent, a heritage-inspired Emirati restaurant or an iftar in the dunes, traditional iftars in Dubai offer something for every setting this Ramadan 2026.
